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Overview |
UAFS | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Hayward, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 13,673 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | csueastbay.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $15,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $11,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $8,659 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
UAFS | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,461 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2023 |
Academics |
UAFS | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $16,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $168 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
UAFS | Cal State East Bay | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Cal State East Bay | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. Cal State East Bay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Cal State East Bay?
- California State University East Bay is 39.9% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at Cal State East Bay than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($17,622.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Cal State East Bay ($10,705 vs. $11,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 59.7% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($9,645 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than California State University East Bay (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 4.5% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($8,659 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS or Cal State East Bay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cal State East Bay or UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
UAFS vs. Cal State East Bay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS or Cal State East Bay? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Cal State East Bay and UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (43% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $20,300 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $2,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($14,132 vs. $16,332)
- UAFS graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($146 vs. $168)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/